Week 3 FCS Football Top 25 Rankings

RankTeamCommentsPrior
1South Dakota State LogoSouth Dakota State
SDSU (2-0) had the week off. They will start MVFC action next week at Indiana State.1
2Sam Houston State LogoSam HoustonSHSU (2-0) took this week off in preparation for a tough AQ7 road opener at Central Arkansas.2
3Montana LogoMontana  UM (2-0) enjoyed a week of rest before this week's home game vs. Cal Poly. Trap game? At Eastern Washington after that.3
4James Madison LogoJames MadisonJMU (3-0) won pretty convinvingly at Weber State. No doubt they're for real now. They'll take this week to celebrate it.4
5north Dakota State LogoNorth Dakota StateNDSU (3-0) rolled into Towson and rolled out the same - undefeated. Bison will take the traditional MVFC bye week before conference play.5
6Southern Illinois LogoSouthern IllinoisSIU (2-1) gave Dayton a home opening beating, Saluki-style. They'll host Illinois State next week to start MVFC play.9
7UC Davis LogoUC DavisUC-D (3-0) whistled a victory tune against Dixie State. Next week, they'll travel to Utah and see how Weber State is feeling.10
8Delaware LogoDelawareUD (2-1) has been impressive, but Rutgers was just too much to handle. They'll have a week off before hosting Albany.6
9Eastern Washington LogoEastern WashingtonEWU (3-0) had a tough time at Western Illinois, but this offense is scary! Possible trap game at Southern Utah coming up.8
10Montana State LogoMontana StateMSU (2-1) showed they can handle the Pioneer League, beating San Diego after Drake. They get the Vikings in Portland State next.11
11Weber State LogoWeber StateWSU (1-2) had a rough go at home against James Madison. Next week's home tilt with UC-Davis won't be easy either.7
12East Tennessee State FCS Football Top 25East Tennessee StateETSU (3-0) stayed undefeated, beating Delaware State at home. SoCon play starts next week at Samford.13
13#21 Northern Iowa FCS Football 2021 PreviewNorthern IowaUNI (2-1) was never in jeopardy at home vs. St. Thomas. Now the MVFC traditional bye week before hosting Youngstown State.14
14Jacksonville State LogoJacksonville StateJSU (2-1) followed their huge Florida State win with a hard fought victory over North Alabama. A surprising UT-M visits next week.12
15Southeastern Louisiana LogoSoutheastern Louisiana SLU (2-1) took their offense to Central Connecticut State and left a lot of points on the scoreboard. This week they can recharge - bye.15
16North Dakota LogoNorth DakotaUND (2-1) thumped Drake, to no one's surprise. MVFC's newest member will also take the traditional bye.16
17#20 Villanova FCS Football 2021 PreviewVillanova
VU (3-0) won a tough game against fellow cupcaker, Richmond. Get to stay in state, but Penn State is not a fun place to visit.17
18Missouri State FCS Football Top 25Missouri StateMSU (1-1) was on sabatical this week. They open MVFC action at home against a 2-1 South Dakota.19
19Austin Peay FCS Football Top 25Austin Peay APSU (2-1) treated Morehead State very rudely. Will make a trip to former conference foe, Eastern Kentucky next week.18
20Central Arkansas LogoCentral ArkansasUCA (1-2) got into the win column by beating in-state Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Next week's visit from SHSU will be a lot tougher.21
21VMI LogoVMIVMI (2-1) travelled to Cornell and came home with a win. Their conference schedule starts at home with Wofford.20
22Monmouth LogoMonmouthMU (2-1) opened Big South play by turning away Charleston Southern. Resume buildng chance at home vs. Holy Cross next.23
23FCS Football Top 25FurmanFU (2-1) can't be blamed for losing at FBS NC State. Home conference opener next week with Mercer.24
24New Hampshire FCS Football Top 25New HampshireUNH (3-0) has started undefeated, but little fanfare. A win at FBS Pittsburgh would definitely change that narrative.25
25Jackson State FCS Football Top 25Jackson StateJSU (2-1) nearly pulled the upset of FBS Louisiana-Monroe. Next week is a gimme game against sub-FCS Delta State.NR